Upcoming Attractions

Register at your Concierge Desk for an exciting selection of Academy Events in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center.

PRIVATE WOMEN, PUBLIC MYTHS

Julia Child: Friday, March 10 at 7 p.m. Jackie Kennedy: Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m.

Six Wives Of Henry The Viii

Wednesday, March 1 at 2 p.m.

In this interactive program by Martina Mathisen, you will discover the truths about these remarkable women from an intriguing time in history who led equally fascinating lives – apart from the manner in which they ended! Martina’s lecture artfully interweaves power, personality, and politics. Do these six famous wives deserve their popular labels? Meet all six wives of Henry VIII and find out for yourself.

In a pair of presentations by historian and actress Leslie Goddard, you will first meet Julia Child, the legendary cookbook author, television star, and champion of French cooking as she discusses everything from her relationship with her husband to the mishaps of cooking on television. Next, you’ll visit with America’s favorite First Lady Jackie Kennedy, as she looks back on her life, sharing stories about her marriage, her fight for privacy amidst intense media scrutiny, and her work to restore the White House.